Paul begins a prayer in his letter to the church at Ephesus with "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us ..." (Eph 3:20). That is some phrase. He is able. He is able to do far more. He is able to do far more abundantly. He is able to do far more abundantly beyond. He is able to do far more abundantly beyond what we ask or think. That's big; really big.
We know God can save. As a popular song says today He is "mighty to save" (Isa 63:1). And I'm pretty sure we often downplay the fact. We have a pretty mellow idea of what sin is. If we had a clear picture of sin, we'd be stunned that He can save. But He can even do far more.
God can make broken bones rejoice (Psa 51:8).
God will provide what you need (Matt 6:25-30).
God turns hopelessness into hope (Lam 3:18-23).
God can actually prevent sin (Gen 20:6).
God gives you the will and power to serve Him (Php 2:13).
And, you know something? I can ask and think all that. How much, then, do you think He's able to do -- "far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think." God can.
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